The show is creator Bryan Fuller's first series to get renewed
for a third season.

His previous show, ABC's "Pushing Daisies," lasted two seasons on
the network.

Recently, Fuller told Digital Spy he was "very confident" about the show receiving
another season despite low ratings in a 10 p.m. Friday night time
slot.

"The ratings are not anything to jump up and down about,
but the critical acclaim is great, and we're sort of a prestige
project for the network, so we're hoping that's enough, like it
was last year," said Fuller.

"Hannibal" stars Mads Mikkelsen (above) and Hugh Dancy as
Dr. Hannibal Lecter and FBI profiler Will Graham, respectively.
The series has gained a cult following online much like Fuller's
previous series.

Fuller suggested if the show was cancelled, he may have
tried to take "Hannibal" elsewhere.